One-Inch Sensor Meets Periscope Telephoto, 2024 Flagship Camera Battle is About to Begin!

One-Inch Sensor Meets Periscope Telephoto, 2024 Flagship Camera Battle is About to Begin!As smartphone technology continues to advance, imaging capabilities have become one of the key indicators for evaluating flagship phones. Faced with the bottleneck in hardware upgrades, major mobile phone manufacturers have shifted their focus to the field of imaging, using one-inch large sensor main cameras as the core and launching an intense competition

One-Inch Sensor Meets Periscope Telephoto, 2024 Flagship Camera Battle is About to Begin!

As smartphone technology continues to advance, imaging capabilities have become one of the key indicators for evaluating flagship phones. Faced with the bottleneck in hardware upgrades, major mobile phone manufacturers have shifted their focus to the field of imaging, using one-inch large sensor main cameras as the core and launching an intense competition. Now, the three flagship models, OPPO Find X8 Ultra, vivo X200 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, are set to reignite the battle in the imaging field. They not only feature a new generation of one-inch large sensor main cameras, but have also deeply refined their telephoto lenses, bringing an unprecedented imaging experience to users.

One-inch large sensor main camera, increased light intake and detail

OPPO Find X8 Ultra, vivo X200 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Ultra are all equipped with a new generation of one-inch large sensor main cameras, expected to be sourced from Sony, offering users superior photographic capabilities. Compared to the previous generation, the new generation of one-inch large sensor main cameras have a larger sensor size, capable of accommodating more light, thereby effectively increasing light intake and capturing brighter, clearer photos even in low-light environments. At the same time, the larger sensor area also means higher pixel density, providing more space for image detail presentation and resulting in more outstanding detail performance in photos.

Telephoto Lens Upgrades: Periscope Technology Evolves

Beyond the upgrades in the main camera, telephoto lenses have become another highlight of the imaging system in these three flagship models. To enable even stronger long-distance shooting capabilities, all three models have adopted periscope telephoto lenses and implemented targeted optimizations.

• The vivo X200 Ultra engineering model is equipped with a triple camera system, including a 200MP large sensor periscope telephoto lens. It is expected to undergo a customized upgrade. Combined with Zeiss optical lenses, Zeiss T coating, Zeiss APO chromatic aberration control standards, Zeiss natural color technology and Blueprint imaging technology, the vivo X200 Ultra is bound to deliver superior performance in telephoto shooting.

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is equipped with a 200MP periscope telephoto lens with an equivalent focal length of 100mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.6, supporting 4.3x optical zoom. Moreover, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra adopts a four-camera full focal length design concept, using 50MP sensors for the ultra-wide-angle, main camera and 2x telephoto lenses, further enhancing the overall strength of its imaging system.

The OPPO Find X8 Ultra continues its strategy of dual periscope telephoto lenses, optimizing focal length and other aspects to achieve even stronger super-telephoto capabilities. According to leaks, the OPPO Find X8 Ultra adopts a four-camera, dual-periscope scheme, using a 50MP sensor for all four lenses and featuring Hasselblad imaging lenses, further enhancing the phone's photographic capabilities.

It is worth mentioning that the upright telephoto lens solution has gradually emerged in recent flagship phones. Compared to periscope telephoto lenses, upright telephoto lenses have a more stable design, effectively reducing image blur caused by hand shake. While upright telephoto lens solutions might be slightly inferior to periscope telephoto lenses in terms of telephoto shooting capabilities, their advantages in stability and ease of use provide users with more options.

Comprehensive Upgrades: Crafting a Flagship-Level Experience

Beyond the imaging system, OPPO Find X8 Ultra, vivo X200 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Ultra have undergone comprehensive upgrades to ensure a flagship-level user experience.

All three models adopt 2K resolution screens, supporting 120Hz refresh rates, and are equipped with ultrasonic fingerprint unlocking functionality, providing users with smoother and more convenient operations. In terms of hardware, all three models are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor, supporting LPDDR5X and USF4.0, providing powerful performance guarantees for the phones. In terms of battery capacity, all three models exceed 5500mAh and support fast charging functions to meet users' full-day usage needs.

System-wise, the OPPO Find X8 Ultra is equipped with ColorOS 15, the vivo X200 Ultra with OriginOS 5.0, and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra with MIUI 15, supporting satellite communication, NFC, high-level dust and water resistance and other functions, providing users with a more comprehensive and convenient usage experience.

Conclusion

OPPO Find X8 Ultra, vivo X200 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, these three flagship models have all demonstrated strong competitiveness in imaging capabilities. Using one-inch large sensor main cameras and periscope telephoto lenses as the core, they have brought an unprecedented imaging experience to users. For consumers, they can choose phones with more professional photography capabilities and enjoy the fun of imaging. The outcome of this imaging battle will ultimately be determined by the market and users. We eagerly await to see which phone will stand out and become the imaging champion of 2024.